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Hourly Observations For CARTER County
1000 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTH CENTRAL/SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ARDMORE/DWNTWN PTSUNNY   72  69  89 S13G20    29.70F                  
MCALESTER      TSTM      65  62  90 S8        29.74F FOG              

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Oklahoma
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Oklahoma...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 68 degrees central, and near 64 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at LAWTON/FT SILL, HOBART, and ARDMORE. The lowest temperature is 64 degrees at TULSA and MUSKOGEE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CARTER County,

742 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight  

 Thunderstorms  
Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to redevelop across 
southeastern Oklahoma this morning and into the afternoon. Large 
hail to the size of golf balls and damaging gusts of 60 to 80 mph
are the primary hazards. However, if surface-based storms can get
organized, then there will be a risk of tornadoes as well.

 Fire Weather  
Near critical fire weather conditions are likely across northwest
into west central Oklahoma Friday afternoon.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday  

 Thunderstorms  
There will be a daily chance of severe thunderstorms through 
Sunday. The greatest potential for severe weather is on Saturday 
across the entire area. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and 
tornadoes are all possible. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will 
also result in a risk for flooding by late Saturday and Saturday
night.

A chance of thunderstorms will persist, primarily across 
southeast Oklahoma through Wednesday. 

 Fire Weather  
Near critical fire weather conditions may develop Saturday 
afternoon across northwest Oklahoma.

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7-Day Forecast For CARTER County, OK
1021 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers, thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Breezy with lows around 60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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